The Raiders’ NFL draft checklist is fairly defined. They have a glaring need for a front-line running back, a playmaking cornerback and a wide receiver. … [Read more...] about 3 directions Raiders might take in 1st round of NFL draft
Film room: The rise of Carson Schwesinger
Carson Schwesinger Diving into what the UCLA linebacker could bring to the Raiders From not being ranked in the 2021 recruiting class and walking on at UCLA to becoming a first-team All-American and a top linebacker prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft, Carson Schwesinger is arguably the biggest riser in the draft class. Schwesinger had only played about 100 defensive snaps … [Read more...] about Film room: The rise of Carson Schwesinger
Raiders Super Bowl-winning offensive lineman dies at 74
John Vella (75) | Set Number: X21061 TK1 R19 F30 John Vella played 8 seasons for Raiders The Raiders announced the passing of a key starter on their first Super Bowl-winning team. The franchise announced Wednesday that offensive lineman John Vella has died. He was 74. pic.twitter.com/Uxiq3foKOl— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) April 2, 2025 The Oakland Raiders … [Read more...] about Raiders Super Bowl-winning offensive lineman dies at 74
Carroll’s corners: Which CBs in the draft fit Carroll’s profile?
Azareye’h Thomas | Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images Looking at a few CBs who the Raiders head coach might be interested in during the middle rounds of the draft Whether it was Richard Sherman and Brandon Browner during the Legion of Boom days or more recently with Riq Woolen, new Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll liked to stack his defense with long-armed … [Read more...] about Carroll’s corners: Which CBs in the draft fit Carroll’s profile?
Super Bowl-winning Raiders offensive lineman dies at 74
The Raiders announced Wednesday that one of the starting offensive linemen on their Super Bowl 11-winning team has died. … [Read more...] about Super Bowl-winning Raiders offensive lineman dies at 74